Article: RU: Mental factor the key for Grand Slam favourites Ireland


AAP Sports News (Australia)
02-03-2005
RU: Mental factor the key for Grand Slam favourites Ireland

By Pirate Irwin

PARIS, Feb 3 AFP - Ireland are favourites to win only their second rugby union Grand
Slam in 57 years, but they know all too well mental strength will be the crucial factor.

Certainly coach Eddie O'Sullivan and captain and star player Brian O'Driscoll agree
their nerves will be tested to the limit should they remain unbeaten going into the last
Six Nations game away to Wales on March 19.

"There are three major aspects to winning the Grand Slam," said O'Sullivan, who guided
Ireland to the Triple Crown last year.

"First its the physical side and we have managed the ...

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